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UPDATE: A Celebration of Life for David H. Fox will be held at 11 am, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at the Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Mt. View Chapel in South Range with Pastor Jon Kangas to officiate. Friends may call from 10 am until the time of the service at the funeral home.
David Howard Fox, 88, a resident of Baltic, passed away peacefully Friday, March 13, 2026, at the Omega House in Houghton following a lengthy illness. Leaving a behind a legacy of dedication, family devotion and life well lived.
As the oldest son David was born on April 27, 1937, in Worcester, MA a son of the late Effie (Hewitt) Fox, And the late Howard and Louise (O’Kain) Fox. David was raised in Wayne, MI.
David began his working career with Earl Scheib Auto Painting, MI which took him to Sacramento, CA where he met his wife Barbara Bertschi. Together they shared 64 years of marriage centered on family, loyalty and enduring love. He was a father to his daughter Joyce Louise (Fox) Winsor. Then several years later David began working for Bekins Moving and Storage. He then became a contract driver for Bekins Van Lines, driving 48 states and Canada. He was known for his strong work ethic, reliability, and pride in the job he did. He was able to retire in 1999 after 34 years of service to the company.
During his early life in Sacramento Area he was involved with coaching Babe Ruth and winter baseball. A couple of his ball players became MLB players. David also became a part-time announcer for a local radio station to announce the Oakland A’s baseball games. He had the privilege to meet, have lunch with and interview Ernie Harwell.
The couple resided in the Sacramento area for 27 years until moving to Hancock in 1988. Since 1992, they have made their home in Baltic.
David was involved with Portage Lake Little League as an umpire and coaching. David also helped coach the Hancock 7 th and 8 th grade football team and then moved up to Hancock JV Football for many years. He was known by many as “Coach Fox or Foxy”. He really loved the kids he coached. He had fond memories of all them.
David was a former member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the South Range Lions Club.
Surviving are: His wife Barbara Fox of Baltic. His daughter, Joyce (Ron) Winsor of Chassell. His Granddaughter, Autumn Winsor of St. Johns, MI and her daughters Felicity and Josephine. His Grandson, Erik (Rachel) Winsor of Negaunee, MI and his daughters Roslyn and Poppy. His Brother, Nathan Fox of Dearborn, MI. His Niece, Cheryl (Lee) Fox Pearce of Ann Arbor. And many family members from CA, OR, MN, and TX.
David will be remembered for his commitment to those he loved, his strength of life purpose, as well as for the many memories he created with family over the years. His life touched many, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. His family will forever carry his memory in their hearts.
A memorial service for David will be held later this spring.
To view David’s obituary or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.memorialchapel.net.
The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Mt. View Chapel of South Range is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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